NorCo Executive Lamont McClure has stated several times now that his primary focus is making sure that we respond to the most vulnerable among us - our children, elderly and the mentally distressed. Sohe's pleased to announce a proposed 3.77% increase in state funding from Child Welfare Services for the 2018-2019 budget. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania anticipates releasing $2,665,388 to our department of Children, Youth and Families.
The increased funds will be allocated to counseling, training in life skills, emergency shelter, foster care and child abuse protective services. These programs are crucial to protect our most vulnerable residents.
The total budget amount approved for child services for the next year is $3,497,765 with $2,665,388 from the state, $486,917 from federal funding, and $345,460 from local taxpayers.
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